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Ratification: The Struggle For Massachusetts As the epochal struggle for Massachusetts began, it was clear that the majority of the people of the state opposed the Constitution. Furthermore, in contrast to Pennsylvania where the Federalists had the important advantage of recently acquired control of the state government, the story in Massachusetts was almost the reverse. For in 1787, in reaction to the harsh measures taken to suppress Shays’ Rebellion, the people had swept the ultra-conservative Governor James Bowdoin out of office and reelected the highly popular John Hancock. Hancock, a dedicated opportunist who might be described as slightly left of center, certainly gave no comfort to the Federalist cause. It was clear that the Federalists would need every item in their large bag of tricks to win, if indeed they could possibly do so. ....
Cowan s American Historical Ephemera & Photography auction surpasses $705,000 An archive of letters related to Danvers, Massachusetts, physician and statesman Dr. Samuel Holten. Price realized: $46,875. CINCINNATI, OH .- On June 25, Cowans, a Hindman company, American Historical Ephemera and Photography auction realized more than $705,000 and saw active and competitive bidding throughout. The sale presented an outstanding selection of 18th to early 20th century material and reflected important historical periods including the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the Indian Wars, World Wars I and II, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Womens Suffrage Movement. The Civil War Collection of Dennis C. Schurr and the Richard B. Cohen Civil War Collection, which included the third installment of Brown Water Navy photographs and a carefully curated selection of autographs and manuscripts from Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Gideon Welles, D.G. Farragut, David Dixon Porter, ....
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